Senator Amos Yohanna
About Senator Amos Yohanna
Amos Yohanna is the Senator for Adamawa North, Adamawa State. He assumed office on 16 October 2023, taking the seat after a court decision removed Elisha Abbo, and is serving in the 10th National Assembly.
Born on 4 June 1961 in Mubi North Local Government Area, Yohanna is a clergyman who served as Director of Operations of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission until stepping down in June 2021.
As of August 2026 he continues to represent the district. Public coverage of his Senate work remains limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Adamawa North senatorial district?
Senator Amos Yohanna represents the people of Adamawa North senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Adamawa State.
When was Amos Yohanna born?
Amos Yohanna was born on 4 June 1961, which makes he 65 years old.
What state does Senator Amos Yohanna represent?
Senator Amos Yohanna represents Adamawa State in the North-East geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Amos Yohanna's religion?
Senator Amos Yohanna is a Christian. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Adamawa State
- Governor
- Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
- Senators
- Abbas Aminu IyaBinos Dauda Yaroe
- House of Reps
- 8 members — listed on the Adamawa State page